Why Noodles Are Harmful

Instant noodles have long been a popular meal option, loved for their convenience and low cost. But a new study suggests they may increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. And the study has sparked renewed interest in an eye-opening video th...

Do you read labels? Do you often find hydrolyzed vegetable protein or yeast extract listed as part of the ingredients? This is MSG in disguise. Many foods we consume contain MSG. Read this article to find out the dangerous health risks we are exp...

The recent Maggi noodles controversy has not only made the instant noodles go off the shelf in most homes, but has put other brands under the scanner too. A few loyal fans still continue to enjoy their steaming Cup O' Noodles, but the majority of ...

Don't go by the tall health claims dished out with your favourite instant noodles. Contrary to the claims, most popular noodle brands are high in sodium and low on fiber content. A study by Ahmedabad-based Consumer Education and Research Society, ...

Have you seen a single kid who does not love noodles? Kids just love noodles and can gorge on a bowl of noodles at any time of the day. Instant noodles are soft and starchy, with a lovely salty taste that kids really like. As a mother, you may als...

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on consumers to avoid eating instant noodles as it is harmful to health. Studies have shown that high sodium consumption is linked to a variety of diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke...

Instant noodles are a popular go-to lunch or dinner for those who are strapped for time (or cash), like college students. While you probably don’t consider them a health food, you may think they’re not bad, or, at least, not as bad as eating a bur...

By now almost all parents are well informed about the threat of noodles as they would have been suitably advised by their pediatricians about the ill effects of consuming noodles. The purpose of this is article is to share some shocking revelation...

Instant noodles or more commonly known as ramen is a popular food not only in the United States but also in many countries around the world. Instant noodles are widely available as cup noodles in the U.S. with popular brands that include Nissin To...

Despite their standard slogan, 'Taste Bhi Health Bhi', Maggi Noodles comes under scanner due to High Quantities of MSG content. One of the pioneer’s in making instant noodles a sensation in India, Maggi noodles might be in trouble where samples co...

Following the Maggi fiasco, worried parents these days are asking doctors whether they should give their kids noodles. But what many parents are not clear about is, what is MSG? They are comparing other brands of instant noodles and want to know i...

The fifteen brands tested included brands like Maggi, Top Ramen, Knorr, Ching’s Secret, Sunfeast Yippee!, Foodles, Tasty Treat and Wai Wai X-press. The results were shocking. None of the brands were able to substantiate their tall claims of being ...

Noodles, pizzas and other junk food are causing diseases among the children, according to Vandana Shiva, the renowned environmental activist and Director of Navdanya. Delivering Sri Chukkapalli Pitchaiah memorial lecture on ‘Seed freedom and food ...

Your child's hair-twirling, breath-holding, or nose-picking may drive you nuts, but most of these common kid habits tend to vanish with time -- and they may disappear sooner if you simply ignore them. However, if he's gotten into a less than stell...

Children in the UK are the fattest in Europe, risking lifelong health problems. There is a lot parents can do to prevent the problem, starting with the baby in the womb. Childhood obesity is a global public health challenge. The alarming rise note...

I remember making that mega purchase of instant ramen noodles at the beginning of more than one fall semester, but let’s make a pact this year to make the stash last until spring finals. Although Asian countries have lower obesity rates than the U...

According to new research, food advertisements may have more influence over the decisions of children than their parents'. In fact, researchers found parental disapproval of junk food only resulted in 13% less children picking junk food full of sy...

India’s middle-class urban kids are more obese than they have ever been. It is worrisome, given the high incidence of diabetes among Indian adults in the last few decades. This obesity has been linked to a change in diet and a major shift to a sed...